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In 2020, Nigeria reported an estimated 124,815 new cancer cases and 78,899 cancer deaths, mostly from breast, cervical and prostate cancers. The country is projected to experience an increase in cancer incidence by 2040. But, what is it like to be a cancer survivor in Nigeria? Does identifying as a survivor rather than as a victim make a difference? And can the survivors’ quality of life be improved? 💻 Candi Nwakasi, University of Connecticut #HealthAndMedicine

In 1997, South Africa’s most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie’s Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations. While the song reflected the optimism of a democratic South Africa – but Fassie’s ‘bad girl’ image also asked who was really welcome in that new society. 💻 Mbali Mazibuko, University of Johannesburg #ArtsCultureAndSociety #BrendaFassie

There is little doubt that Paul Kagame will win the votes necessary to extend his 24-year rule in Rwanda’s general election on 15 July 2024. Kagame faces Frank Habineza, who leads the opposition Democratic Green Party, and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate and former journalist. In the country’s last election in 2017, Kagame garnered nearly 99% of the vote. Read https://lnkd.in/d_Z8x977 💻 David E Kiwuwa, University of Nottingham/ Federico Donelli, Università degli Studi di Trieste/ Maartje Weerdesteijn, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)/ Marijke Verpoorten, University of Antwerp/ Omar Shahabudin McDoom, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)/ Réginas Ndayiragije, University of Antwerp/ Susan Thomson, Colgate University #RwandaElections #Rwanda #Politics

The methods used to manipulate perceptions and hold on to power in Africa are getting increasingly sophisticated. African researchers, policymakers and citizens need to be aware of the potential challenges posed by the use of Generative AI in the production of regional propaganda. 💻 Morgan Wack, Clemson University #Politics #GenerativeAI #RwandaClassified

Modern cybersecurity teams and users must stay vigilant and proactive to outmanoeuvre cybercriminals who continuously refine their deceptive tactics. Rennie Naidoo is a professor of information systems whose research focuses on, among other things, integrating data science and behavioural science to investigate the deceptive tactics used by cybercriminals. 💻 University of the Witwatersrand #ScienceAndTech

Smallholder farmers in Gwanda, rural Zimbabwe face droughts and rising temperatures from climate change. Their environment is also being damaged by artisanal gold miners, new research has found. 💻 Dr. Vuyisile Moyo, University of Cape Town #EnvironmentAndEnergy #ClimateChangeImpact

Over 50,000 years ago, humans started speaking and we’ve not shut up since. Sometimes, though, we struggle to remember the name of an object, a place, or a person we want to talk about. The technical term for this phenomenon is “lethologica”.

Classroom reading clubs can be a space for children to share ideas and build understanding. 💻 Ms. Eileen Scheckle, Nelson Mandela University #Education

Many African entrepreneurs face a "kinship tax," where success leads to financial demands from friends and family, impacting investment and productivity. 💻 Munir Squires, The University of British Columbia #BusinessAndEconomy #KinshipTax

Liberation was meant to deliver significant change, for the better. But South Africa and Namibia show that the new elites that took power exercised it for their own benefit. 💻 Henning Melber, University of Pretoria #Politics #LiberationMovements